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DY03 EKM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 EKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,678 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Mar 2013 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,761 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 73,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,036 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,036 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre as small cut

Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre as small cut

no illumination in odo meter

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,318 miles

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,866 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DY03 EKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY03 EKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY03 EKM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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